[The Usefulness of ERAS Concepts for Colorectal Resections - an Economic Analysis under DRG Conditions].

Background: ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) describes a multimodal, interdisciplinary and interprofessional treatment concept that optimizes the postoperative convalescence of the patient through the use of evidence-based measures.

Goal Of The Work: The aim of this article is to examine the economic feasibility of the concept in the German DRG system.

Material And Methods: Since August 2019, patients have been treated in our clinic according to the later certified ERAS concept.

The usefulness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery concepts for colorectal resections: an economic analysis under DRG conditions.

Purpose: ERAS® (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) describes a multimodal, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional treatment concept that optimizes the postoperative convalescence of the patient through the use of evidence-based measures. Goal of the work. The aim of this article is to examine the economic feasibility of the ERAS® concept in the German DRG (diagnosis-related groups) system.

[The "Big Five" of Invasiveness - the Usefulness of Drains, Probes and Catheters in Colorectal Surgery].

The perioperative management of colorectal resections is often dominated by traditional procedures and a strong focus on safety. Evidence-based measures such as those established in Fast Track or ERAS programs, are rarely applied in a standardised manner. As part of elective colorectal surgery, many patients therefore continue to routinely receive central venous access, peridural catheters, urinary catheters, drains and/or gastric tubes ("Big Five" of invasiveness).

[Perioperative Management - Tasks and Significance of Specially Trained Nursing Staff].

Modern concepts of perioperative treatment place great value on the active role of the patient. In order to make this possible, intensive patient support is necessary. The position of the ERAS nurse has developed from this necessity.